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NJ Exam requirement changehttps://forums.mikeholt.com/showthread.php?t=195957&goto=newpost
Sun, 20 Jan 2019 22:38:01 GMTSo I read that the governor of NJ has changed the requirement for examination. Apparently, he has omitted the 5 years on the job training as...

So I read that the governor of NJ has changed the requirement for examination. Apparently, he has omitted the 5 years on the job training as sufficient for qualification. Does anyone have any thoughts on this? Why? Normally NJ politicians are pandering to someone.

]]>EducationGaffen99https://forums.mikeholt.com/showthread.php?t=195957Question Regarding the NEC Journeyman Electrician Examhttps://forums.mikeholt.com/showthread.php?t=195911&goto=newpost
Fri, 18 Jan 2019 01:51:25 GMTHey , recently i have been doing research on the Journeymans Electrician test since i plan to start studying for it but i find a lot of different...

Hey , recently i have been doing research on the Journeymans Electrician test since i plan to start studying for it but i find a lot of different information.

I have read the exam will only cover Chapters 1-4 and Chap 9 are the only ones that will be in the Journeymans exam since chapters 5-8 are for specialized work? but other places say the whole book will be on the exam. I am in florida, which of these is true? I am just trying to find a way to study this book in the best way possible.

Thank you

]]>EducationJponce14https://forums.mikeholt.com/showthread.php?t=195911Limited Master License Test - Marylandhttps://forums.mikeholt.com/showthread.php?t=195904&goto=newpost
Thu, 17 Jan 2019 19:53:21 GMTHello,
My application has been approved and I received my testing date to take the *Limited Masters Electricians Test* in a few months here in...

Hello,
My application has been approved and I received my testing date to take the Limited Masters Electricians Test in a few months here in Maryland. I am in the sign and lighting industry and have about 25 years of experience. I am wondering if anyone can shed some light as to the type of questions that may be on this test? I am familiar with Articles 250 and 600 as this is where most of our Sign reference information is gathered. I am not an expert at navigating the NEC but am familiar enough to find most answers that pertain to my industry. I am looking for anyone who has taken this test that may be able to fill me in on what to expect and what I am able to bring into the testing room with me. I have read over some of the testing prep literature referenced on the web site but it is a bit vague.

Thanks for registering for our 2019 Orlando summer CEU seminar! We wanted to send you the date and location reminder about your class.DATESFriday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1, 20198:00 am - 5:00 pm both days

LOCATIONRosen Plaza Hotel
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This year, Mike has a fundamentals Engineering class the day before the yearly CEU class for the Florida Masters CEU's and other States. I go every year since I carry other states and have overlapping license expiration. I sign up for the next year when I'm there. They also give discounts for signing early. Good food provided.

If anybody is going there, look me up. We can tell all kinds of lies and have fun. It would be cool to meet you guys in person...

Got a question wrong on an exam & still at a lost. Question is: "What is the ampacity of a #10 TW conductor in a conduit with 6 other current carrying conductors in an ambient temperature of 30 degrees C?"
So Table 310.15 (B)(16) shows #10 TW (60 C) is good for 30A.
Table 310.15 (B)(2)(a) 26-30 C has 1.0 as multiplier
Table 310.(B)(3)(a) 4-6 conductors has .8 as multiplier
30A x 1.0 x 0.8=24A [wrong answer]
Supposed to be 0.7 x 30A = 21A
Can't figure out why .7 is used as multiplier in lieu of .8

]]>Educationchicagosparkyhttps://forums.mikeholt.com/showthread.php?t=195811Prefab Labor Unionhttps://forums.mikeholt.com/showthread.php?t=195681&goto=newpost
Mon, 07 Jan 2019 05:26:19 GMTI was thinking; These shops that are doing large-scale pre-fab should start their own labor bench from there. Bring them in the pre-fab shop and see...

I was thinking; These shops that are doing large-scale pre-fab should start their own labor bench from there. Bring them in the pre-fab shop and see if they can do 40 hours and have some eye-hand coordination plus can they take direction. Then, send them to the field from there... And, send them out on the work they are doing in the shop if possible. You could expand and shrink the prefab shop as you are bringing the labor in and out of projects. You could also set up a school there. I'm always thinking some crazy notion but it sounds sound to me.

And Mike could give us a good discount on the materials...

What do you guys think! I can't believe I just said that! Hey, I love you guys even though you're a pain in the ...! :)

]]>EducationGary11734https://forums.mikeholt.com/showthread.php?t=195681Will it trip the breaker?https://forums.mikeholt.com/showthread.php?t=195638&goto=newpost
Fri, 04 Jan 2019 06:06:10 GMTI know this is an easy one for most, but it can hang up even the most seasoned electrician that has a bias in his thinking. When you see the...

I know this is an easy one for most, but it can hang up even the most seasoned electrician that has a bias in his thinking. When you see the problem, what's the first answer that comes to mind?

Ok, we have a 110-volt toaster, 1000 watt, on a 15 amp circuit.

The new apprentice (JW would never do this) lol, takes off the neutral and wires it to 220 volts. Still, 15 amp circuits.

Give this test to your best apprentices. You will end up with a bunch of "oh crap" pipe laying around.

Most can't do this without pulling their ruler out two to three times. That is where the speed comes in. And, less effort after 40 years can add up.

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]]>EducationGary11734https://forums.mikeholt.com/showthread.php?t=195630Code Question and Image of the Dayhttps://forums.mikeholt.com/showthread.php?t=195609&goto=newpost
Wed, 02 Jan 2019 16:17:32 GMTIs there any way to sign up for a daily email with a link to the daily image? Similar to Charlie Trout Code Question of the Day?
Thanks!

Is there any way to sign up for a daily email with a link to the daily image? Similar to Charlie Trout Code Question of the Day?

Thanks!

]]>Educationjbt260https://forums.mikeholt.com/showthread.php?t=195609Wording Questionhttps://forums.mikeholt.com/showthread.php?t=195606&goto=newpost
Wed, 02 Jan 2019 15:50:28 GMTI had a question on the wording of these slides. If you look at the branch circuit slide (both attached), the wording says “no less than 125% of...

I had a question on the wording of these slides. If you look at the branch circuit slide (both attached), the wording says “no less than 125% of continuous, plus 100% of noncontinuous.” If you look at the other slide, it’s the same wording (except 100 amps).

On one, you literally mean PLUS (addition +), the other you mean plus (in addition to, also). Is that correct? That’s according to the math you show on both too.

One is literally addition math, but the other could benefit wording like “no less than 125% of continuous load and also no less than 100% of the noncontinuous load.” That may avoid confusion on the 45A example.

]]>EducationZachhhttps://forums.mikeholt.com/showthread.php?t=195606I am interested in getting licensedhttps://forums.mikeholt.com/showthread.php?t=195597&goto=newpost
Tue, 01 Jan 2019 00:22:56 GMTI am interested in getting licensed in the city of chicago as a licensed electrician to work in Chicago and suburbs of Illinois, but one of the...

I am interested in getting licensed in the city of chicago as a licensed electrician to work in Chicago and suburbs of Illinois, but one of the requirements is that my work experience be documented by an Electrical contractor's license.The problem is that the company I am currently employed by is a manufacturing company and even though I do many of the work an electrician does but there is no licensed electrician at the company. I graduated from Coyne trade school in Chicago and I have been doing this type of work for about 16 years. So my question is if I take the course with your school will I still be able to take the City of Chicago license test?

]]>EducationJRD2000https://forums.mikeholt.com/showthread.php?t=195597Mass Code Continuing Edhttps://forums.mikeholt.com/showthread.php?t=195547&goto=newpost
Fri, 28 Dec 2018 13:58:21 GMTI need to take a code update course like everyone else here in Massachusetts in order to renew my electricians license. I hate going to these classes...

I need to take a code update course like everyone else here in Massachusetts in order to renew my electricians license. I hate going to these classes where they mostly just read the code book where it has changed. I learn way more about the code changes on this site. I found a course on line. It was always my understanding that in Mass. you could not take an on line course. Has this changed?